Traditional Degrees for Nontraditional Students: How to Earn a Top Diploma From America's Great Colleges At Any Age
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (951 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0374299897 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Oh, Yes, You Can Go Home Again Marybeth I can see it now. Legions of us, aging, intelligent, eager, interested, heading back to college with Dr. Fungaroli's book firmly in hand. Traditional Degrees for Nontraditional Students has just the right combination of gentle encouragement and hard-hitting practical advice to help those of us who may be anywhere from 10 to 60 years older than traditional college students. She brings us up . Inspired me to go back Many of my friends had master's degrees, and I wanted one, too. But I felt at a disadvantage because my undergraduate record was a bit spotty. I came across Carole's book several years ago and found it both practical and inspiring. She reinforced my view that prestige matters, and that a pricey school is often cheaper in the long run because it offers more employment opportunities and finan. A must read for ANYONE considering college young or old David M Phelps Just 3 weeks ago I had an epiphany and came to the conclusion that I want to go back to school and complete an undergraduate degree so that I may begin a lifetime of continuing education. I've been very timid about going back to school, hiding behind many excuses and thought I had finally put all those aside so I can really go for it. I began looking into programs of study, stopped in at th
The 2017 edition is in progress now! Please write to booklab@georgetown if you would like more information on how you can contribute. Here is the description from 2000: The number of adults completing bachelor's degrees later in life is at an all-time high. In this essential guide, Carole Sargent challenges the conventional wisdom that advocates distance learning, Internet degrees, and second-rate weekend programs for adult students. She has also interviewed scores of adult students at colleges and universities across the country, including the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bryn Mawr College, and Harvard.. Many universities have targeted this market with expensive, substandard programs, especially distance learning that tragically keeps them off campus. As Sargent shows, traditional studies at excellent universities will foster a scholar mentality that leads to top grades, greater academic opportunities, and more fulfilling careers. In addition to information on program selection, application, and financial aid, the book offers advice on such issues as overcoming fears of not being "college material" and taking part in campus life. Sargent writes from her own unique experience as an adult returning student. She argues that adults are best suited to a traditional college experience, and she insists that even those with children, jobs, and mortgages can earn a standard, f
"If you're thinking of returning to school (and I know for a fact, it's a great idea), this book can help point you in the right direction." Joanne Woodward, Actor, Sarah Lawrence College Class of 1990